Published inGardening, Birding, and Outdoor AdventureThe Birding Dictionary By Rosemary Mosco — ReviewAn amusing, and yet accurate, dictionary of birding terms that includes delightful birdorable art on nearly every page.2d ago2d ago
Published inGardening, Birding, and Outdoor AdventureAlarming Report Finds US Bird Populations Are Still CrashingAbout one-third of all American bird species are of high or moderate conservation concern due to low populations, declining population…5d ago45d ago4
Published inFossils et al.Avocados Were Domesticated 7,500 Years Ago According To Fossil EvidenceThe ancient peoples of Latin America did us all a tremendous favor by saving avocados from extinction and gradually making them tastier…May 128May 128
Published inThe AcademicPet Flea Treatments Are Poisoning Wild Birds: StudyHigh levels of harmful pesticides from pet flea treatments in birds’ nests lined with animal fur is leading to the increased mortality rate…May 92May 92
Published inMicrobial InstinctsGiraffes’ Gut Microbiome Communities Determined By Species, Not DietThe giraffe’s gut microbiome is made up of a variety of bacteria and fungi, and is largely determined by the giraffe’s species — not by…May 76May 76
Published inDialogue & DiscourseThe Apothecary’s Wife By Karen Bloom Gevirtz — ReviewThis engaging book recounts how the deep problems in the current pharmaceutical and medical industries in the United States stem from…May 32May 32
Published inThe AcademicThe World’s Biggest And Stinkiest Flowers Are Facing ExtinctionAll 42 known species of the parasitic plant genus Rafflesia, often known as ‘corpse flowers’, are endangered due to runaway destruction of…Apr 2815Apr 2815
Published inGardening, Birding, and Outdoor AdventureWild Fish Recognize Individual Humans Who Feed ThemYes, people really do underestimate the cognitive abilities of fish.Apr 2519Apr 2519
Published inThe AcademicNew-To-Science Poison Dart Frog Named to Honor Afro-Colombian MusicThis newly discovered poison frog may represent a evolutionary step on the pathway towards developing brilliant warning coloration…Apr 183Apr 183
Published inDialogue & DiscourseSuper Enzyme Regulates Testosterone Levels In Male RuffsA single gene in the shorebird species known as ruffs controls the blood concentrations of testosterone in males, and this in turn affects…Apr 142Apr 142
